Limited Express Super Hakuto (スーパーはくと) connects Kyoto (京都), Shin-Osaka (新大阪), Osaka (大阪), Sannomiya (三ノ宮) and Himeji (姫路) with Tottori (鳥取) and Kurayoshi (倉吉). This it the fastest and most frequent direct train service to Tottori from Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. But this train goes through non JR line, Chizu Kyuko Railway. That means you need to pay extra if you use this train by Japan Rail Pass. If you don’t want to pay extra, Limited Express Hamakaze is available between Osaka and Tottori. However there is only one round trip and travel time is 1.5 hours longer than Super Hakuto.

I think Super Hakuto may be your choice even if you have to pay extra on top of Japan Rail Pass. Let’s see about route, schedule and accommodations.

Trains are operated every 2 hours. Travel time is 2 hours 30 minutes from Osaka to Tottori and 3 hours from Kyoto to Tottori. You can take Limited Express Hamakaze without any extra charge on top of Japan Rail Pass. But it takes more than 4 hours to get Tottori from Osaka. I think it is worth getting on this train with extra charge. I will tell you about extra charge later.

If you see the map below, you might think this train’s route seems to be a big detour. However this is the fastest route because Chizu Kyuko line is a high standard track for high speed train operation. And if you travel from Nagoya or Tokyo, you can transfer at Himeji.

Accommodation and train formations

If you get the first row seat, you may get panoramic view. (C) Bakkai – Chizu Express Koiyamagata Station platform

Super Hakuto is operated by the Chizu Kyuko Railway’s HOT 7000 series. In ordinary class, the seat configuration is 2+2 and the seat pitch is 970 mm. But Reserved seat is a better seat than non reserved. Green class seat is one of the best seat in Kansai area. The seat configuration is 2+1 and the seat pitch is 1,160 mm. There are only 18 seats available on one train set. It is very popular and sold out very often. On board sales is available between Kamigori and Tottori only.

Unfortunately there is no most updated images of ordinary class seats. Please find it at Chizu Kyuko official site. The first seat images are reserved ordinary class seat an next one is non reserved ordinary class saet.

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Hi Takeshi, Good day to you. I have few questions about travel to Tottori with JR Kansai Wide Pass 1) my JR Pass is unreserved seat , but if i want change to reserve seat how much do i pay for extra charges? 2) can buy a round trip Super Hakuto ticket (Kamigori Tottori) at Osaka Station first? 3) All this extra charges pay for reserved seat and ticketing is it go to ticket counter or just need buy at ticket machine?

2. The route of Super Hakuto is not covered by Kansai wide area pass. If you use this train, you have to pay full fare for Kamigori to Totori. This segment is outside coverage area. Even base fare is not covered.

I have a JR Kansai Wide Area Pass and want to go to Tottori from Osaka. What is the extra fare that I have to pay for the round trip on Super Hakuto? Can I pay on the train or must I do it at the Osaka station?

If I have a Japan Rail Pass and plan to travel from Kyoto to Yura on the Sanyin Main Line, as I want to visit the Conan Museum there, how can I pay the extra charge for the Super Hakuto Limited Express? Do I approach the ticketing office to make a reservation or on the train? May I also check if I make a reservation for Super Hakuto from Kyoto to Kurayoshi at Kyoto Station, may I also make a reservation for the return trip at the same time?

You can pay extra fare when you book your seat. You can book a seat for round trip at same time in Kyoto station. You can book at any other major JR stations too. Whenever I use JR Pass, I complete all seat bookings when I exchange the pass.

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This website is unofficial website about Japan Rail Pass, other rail passes and rail travel in Japan. It explains you how to use Japan Rail Pass and assists you to use Japan Rail Pass to its maximum! And also this site explain about many more rail passes, gives you tips and supports you to enjoy rail trip in Japan.